Happy Sad Confused

If we're talking about the great filmmakers of all time on this podcast, Paul Thomas Anderson's name is bound to come up and sure enough it's his 3rd film, the sprawling ensemble piece that is "Magnolia" that's the subject of this week's "Happy Sad Confused". "Magnolia" is the subject thanks to Zachary Quinto, returning to "Happy Sad Confused" to dive deep into the many reasons to love this classi...

Is anyone actually surprised that Bryce Dallas Howard has turned into a helluva director? Last year she helmed an episode of "The Mandalorian" and now she's got her first feature length project, a documentary about and called "Dads" on Apple TV+. Bryce returns to "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about directing but also for a deep dive into one of her favorite comfort movies, "Jurassic Park"! Learn mo...

When the lockdown came for Zoe Kravitz it found her in the middle of the job of a lifetime in London. That's where Josh catches up with her on this episode as Zoe reflects on her love of "The American President" and what we can expect from her turn as Catwoman in "The Batman"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

If you were given a hundred guesses as to what Daniel Radcliffe's comfort movie might be, "Get Over It" probably wouldn't make the cut but there it is! Join Josh and Daniel for this deep dive into the 2001 teen comedy, plus Daniel talks for the first time about his new podcast, "Cunning Stunts"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Simon Pegg is back with a new movie ("Inheritance") and a deep dive into his favorite comfort movie, "Day of the Dead"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're celebrating a classic 90s comedy courtesy of Jaimie Alexander! The "Blindspot" and "Thor" star joins Josh to talk about her favorite Chris Farley film and prove her love by quoting lines liberally! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wonderful Kathryn Hahn returns to the podcast to talk about her upcoming projects, "I Know This Much Is True" and "Central Park", and also her favorite comfort movie, "E.T."! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Put on your tux and prepare your best martini (shaken, NOT stirred): Paul Feig is the guest on this week's Happy Sad Confused and he's obsessed with 007. Listen as he and Josh take a deep dive into Paul's favorite comfort movie, the first James Bond film to star Daniel Craig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Damon Lindelof is a nerd after our own heart so of course he's on the podcast this week to talk about a comfort movie Josh firmly approves of, "The Last Starfighter"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's been on the "Happy Sad Confused" bucket list for some time and finally we're thrilled to say Cate Blanchett is on the show! The two time Oscar winner joins Josh to discuss her amazing performance in the new FX on Hulu series, "Mrs. America" plus her favorite comfort movie, Bi Gan's "Long Day's Journey Into Night". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more abou...

Movies don't come with a bigger bolder concept than "what if Peter Pan grew up?". The finished film certainly worked for Logan Lerman as he joins Josh to discuss his comfort movie, "Hook"! From Maggie Smith's mysterious age to Rufio, Josh and Logan cover it all in this deep dive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

It's a new era for "Happy Sad Confused"! With all of us sadly separated for a while, we're all looking for comfort and so begins a series of conversations about our favorite comfort movies. We start this series off with a conversation with "Westworld" star Evan Rachel Wood who is obsessed with the comedy mystery "Clue"! If you're looking to find a way to help our heroic healthcare workers, please...

Now more than ever we need some song and dance escapism, right? Jane Levy is here to deliver just that for you. She joins Josh on "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about her NBC series, "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist", her career from "Evil Dead" to "Don't Breathe" and to offer up the longest pregnant pause in "Happy Sad Confused" history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Two neurotics walk into a podcast...and this happened! Josh welcomes famed director Barry Sonnenfeld to his office to chat about his new memoir, "Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother" and his hysterical life in film, from working with the Coen brothers to "Get Shorty" and "Men in Black". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

We're back with a new episode in a new world! "Happy Sad Confused" hopes you and your loved ones are staying safe and that our little show brings you some comfort. In this chat taped before all hell broke loose in the world, Amy Ryan stops by Josh's office to talk about her life in the theater and in film. Her latest, "Lost Girls" is currently available to stream on Netflix. Learn more about your...

Eight times a week Aaron Tveit is singing his heart out in Broadway's spectacular new interpretation of Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge". And while it's the hardest job of his career, Tveit knows how special an opportunity it is. Aaron joins Josh this week in his first solo podcast appearance(!) to talk about his path through musical theater, his memorable big screen performance in "Les Miserables",...

Talk about a guest who needs no introduction! The great Patrick Stewart returns to "Happy Sad Confused" this week to talk about his long journey playing Jean-Luc Picard, why he said no to bringing him back many times, and why "Star Trek: Picard" was too tantalizing an opportunity to pass up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Through the ups and downs of a career on the big and small career, theater has always been the consistent refuge for Tony Goldwyn. Tony joins Josh on the podcast to talk about his current performance on stage in "The Inheritance" as well as his notable roles in "Ghost" and "Scandal" and how he fell into the family business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more...

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" never should have made it to the air. And Rob McElhenney surely never should have been running a show with no experience. But sometimes when you throw the rulebook out something great can emerge. Rob joins Josh on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about his unlikely path to success, why he's passionate about his new TV series, "Mythic Quest: Raven's B...

It's time for another special LIVE Happy Sad Confused event! Enjoy this epic night with friend of the show Sam Heughan taped at Symphony Space in New York City! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've just celebrated the five year anniversary of the launch of Anya Taylor-Joy's career. It was January of 2015 when "The Witch" premiered at Sundance and blew audiences away. Since then her life has been a rollercoaster filled with exciting opportunities. She chats with Josh about it all, from "Split" to her uncharacteristically sweet new film, "Emma". Plus Anya looks ahead to the release of "T...

Josh welcomes the very busy Ben Schwartz back on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused". Ben's got 2 big movies on the way--"Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Standing Up, Falling Down". And yes, Josh and Ben talk about both but also ramble down tangents ranging from the Oscar nominations to Ben's contributions to "The Rise of Skywalker". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn m...

It's a new year so it's fitting a new talent joins Josh for this episode of "Happy Sad Confused"! You may have seen Paul Walter Hauser in supporting scene-stealing roles like his turn in "I, Tonya" but now he's making the leap to leading man status with "Richard Jewell". Paul joins Josh to talk about his passion for comedy and acting, working with Clint Eastwood, and much more. Learn more about yo...

What took us so long? After five years of "Happy Sad Confused" we finally went live for a fun holiday special taped at the Bell House in Brooklyn! Joining Josh for the wild night was David Harbour talking all things "Stranger Things" & "Black Widow" Later, Patrick Wilson joined the fun for a chat and a couple memorable songs. Finally Justin Long joined the crew showing off his array of impressions...

It's taken five years but the dashing and delightful Jon Hamm has finally made his "Happy Sad Confused" debut! It was worth the wait. Jon joins Josh to talk about working with Clint Eastwood on "Richard Jewell", the challenges of following up "Mad Men" and that time he auditioned to play Superman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...